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    3.2 (51 reviews)
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Keira B.

    Absolutely great vibes and amazing staff. My friends and I loved our happy hour experience here. Will def be coming back for date night or GNO in the future!

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    Kelly L.

    This review is for the rooftop bar during a private event I attended Saturday evening. It was simply breathtaking! The views, the food, the drink- all amazing. Private party for 160 guests. We checked in downstairs and took the elevator to the rooftop. We were greeted with drinks as the doors opened- very classy. We then walked into a gorgeous bar area that lead out to the open air rooftop with breathtaking views of the city. There was a live band playing and already a fun vibe. The views at sunset were spectacular and they only got better as the city lights popped! The Brooklyn Bridge and Empire State building visible! The passed hors d'oeuvres were awesome especially the falafel which were hot thanks to the pea-sized heated rocks the waiters carried them on. The spice and crunch were amazing. The whipped ricotta crostini were surprisingly good too. I wouldn't do the sliders as they were too large to eat while standing and balancing in formal wear. All the drinks were tasty and the bar staff moved as fast as they could with the crowd. The chocolate mousse dessert was to die for. There were these crunchy small malt balls on top that were perfect. Beautiful drive from Manhattan to Brooklyn. $60-ish Uber each way. Would love to come back!

    Devin T.

    I've been wanting to visit to this place for a while. Finally decided to go with my free tickets before 11:30 on a Saturday. Little did I know this place was nestled on the rooftop of the Moxy Hotel. I love The Moxy So I was excited!!! The place was giving modern and upscale vibes. The drinks were very pricey my friend bought three shots of Hennessy $20 a piece. I bought 2 Long Island iced teas for $20 each as well. The bartender can't remember his name was so cool with us. The energy on the dance floor was there (at least for my friends and I) the DJ was poppin'. I literally had the best time in a long time dancing the whole night away, when I got home my feet were tired. Lol GREAT night will definitely Recommend & I will Definitely return!

    Pinhwa S.

    Pretty Low key rooftop for Moxy Hotel. A good spot to come with friends last minute. The cocktails are pretty good and creative for a rooftop bar. FRIED PICKLES & RANCH and NANA PUDDING were my favs

    JiHae L.

    I'm not sure why this place has reviews that are below average. It's a fairly nice rooftop joint that's casual. No fuss or muss here. They don't enforce a dresscode so that's good. There's seating and standing areas here as well. I went with a group of people on a nice spring day when there was a popup fashion event. I got to speak with some people working the event, and it was cool. I was just hearing about their work since I don't have IG. They do have food items and drinks (mainly alcoholic drinks) on their menu. There's nonalcoholic drinks, too. Got the non-alcoholic spritz and the ice cream. The ice cream was really good. I enjoyed it a lot and would've gotten a second serving if it wasn't for the cost. I didn't taste the rose petals, but the pistachios stood out for me. I would like to return again.

    Mya N.

    I came for a party and it's such a beautiful rooftop and the drinks are so good! I loved the atmosphere and the service of the bartenders

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    Catherine S.

    Went for Peak & Pace's social so I'm unsure how it is on a regular day. But, I'll speak on my experience. Service- I got there around 10pm and it was pretty spacious. I went to the bar and ordered orange wine. Bartender stated he didn't have any so I asked for the red blend on the menu- he said he'd check. Prior to this I was waiting for a few minutes (even though there weren't many people ordering because the bartenders were dancing with a girl). Let's have a good time, but can I get my drink? I let that go, but when They finally came back it was the wrong order. At the end, I got the right order comped as a courtesy for the wait which I really appreciated. Ambiance- place is cute with pastel colors, funky light fixtures and an outdoor roof area. The outdoor area is nice, but needed heaters or fire pits because it's chilly at night. The inside got packed and they kept the door open which helped with airflow. There were three djs near a seated area for bottle service. They played house, reggae, soca, r&b and some old school. I had a good time.

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    Sita P.

    Located in the Moxy hotel but not affiliated, the rooftop is nice but don't expect the same decor as other Moxy's. Staff is friendly and attentive Limited food menu, not many recognizable liquor brands. We ordered tequila shots multiple times and they kept giving us mezcal. The cocktails are good and very instagramable but weak Jell-O shot flight was great, cute presentation Food- guac is served with a wafer type chip that has a fishy taste Noodles had a overwhelming peanut taste Bao, wings, & cauliflower are good Music is very low key, like elevator music.

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    Iris C.

    This place has been trending on Tiktok/IG.. and well, quite frankly I was drawn to what it seemed like. You take an elevator up to the rooftop bar. We were there around 7:30/8 pm on a Saturday night. I think they write online that the limit your table time to a certain duration of 1.5 hours but no one really came up to us to tell us to leave when we stayed past that time. There was plenty of plush seating and the space is beautiful. I liked how our table was just by the border of the outside area and the inner- so definitely inquire about that when you make a reservation. I also liked how they have female DJ's so the music is pretty good though music volume is loud. Now to the cons. Service is slow and we found out at the end that gratuity is already included so they have no inclination to serve you well. Our server was slow to respond to our requests and had to be reminded about certain things.. We did not feel like she really put in the effort to seem like she cared to pay attention to us at all. This place also catered to people in their 20's mostly. My friend and I are in our 30's.. ended up feeling bored, and saw lots of awkward dates/bachelorette gatherings during the time span we were there. Here's another thing. All the drinks we ordered had a smoky taste to it. We joked that it had to do with the Canadian wildfires going on... but clearly that wasn't it. Otherwise, aesthetically they did a good job. The Wu wave is blue-- looks like a fishbowl with an actual plastic toy sea creature inside (kinda can't go wrong with St. Germain but it's gonna be a smoky one- you were forewarned), and Quiver was a beautiful tropical pink with the dragonfruit and lychee tones.

    Michelle L.

    The vibe is cute. I went for a casual pride dj event on a Thursday. Decor is cute. Drinks were good, and servers were nice. They have indoor and outdoor rooftop seats.

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    Watered down drinks, limited and underwhelming small plates/food. Only good think bout this place is the views. Take ya pics and leave

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    Great service, views were amazing, DJ selection was pretty impressive. Great addition to South Williamsburg

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    4.5(41 reviews)
    3.8 mi•Midtown West

    Had an awesome time at Dear Irving. We recently celebrated a friend's birthday here. We were…read morekindly greeted when we entered and directed to the elevator leading to the event space. DI reserved an area between the bar and patio for the event. Enough room for our party to gather and not impede on other patrons. I found all of the staff to be very professional and attentive while very busy. The menu has a variety of small bite options, which was shared amongst the group. Everyone seemed to enjoy them, suggesting one another to try this or that. The bartenders/ mixologists were on their A game. The drink menu is pretty extensive and from what I could see, our party choices ranged from wines to whisky's and several options between. The rooftop/patio was an extension of the comfortable but trendy decor. Great space for an evening, date or friend gathering. Dear Irving... well done. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

    I was here for an event, so didn't order entrees/mains. We did have some appetizers and finger…read morefood, which wasn't the tastiest...the best thing there were probably the lobster rolls and sliders. The drinks were very delicious, though! The bartenders were nice and made the drinks very quickly. There was one who was consistently friendly, as opposed to the blonde lady there. I'd go back again on a date night because the interior had major sexy vibes.

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    4.5(120 reviews)
    1.9 mi•Cadman Plaza, Downtown Brooklyn
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    One of my favorite bars ever! What a cool place tucked away on the second floor of Gage & Tollner…read more Their menu is so fun with levels of intensity to them. We went on a Friday night with a party of 3 and did a walk in. That was a risky move and to our luck, the hostess was so sweet and squeezed us in as the last party of the night! This is a must visit when in downtown Brooklyn. We couldn't try the food since the kitchen closed and we were the last to enter but we were able to try 3 drinks and I recommend them all! 1. Donkey Conga ($22) Bourbon and aged cachaça centrifuged with Banana. Followed by Cynar & sweet vermouth. 2. Manta Ray ($22) Coconut cocktail of apricot, ginger, and mint. London dry gin & Haitian Rhum. 3. Star cycle ($18) Shakened milk washed gin, Jasmine, and grapefruit

    I've been trying to go to Sunken Harbor for over a year now. I don't know how it's possible but…read moredespite being local it always seems to have a private event whenever we have plans to go. The stars finally aligned this winter and I had the opportunity to try it out. The vibes are perfect. Fog and bubbles, sea noises and all of the art go together seemlessly. Drinks were great. We had three and left suitably sloshed for the night with no aftereffects. We didn't have too many bites but the food was very good for a bar. I'm excited to go back and I hope we have just as much luck getting in next time.

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    4.2(2.1k reviews)
    2.6 mi•Financial District
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    Loved this spot & oh apparently it's the best in the world? Neato…read more Homey Irish pub with a healthy dose of cocktail snobbery - My absolute dream establishment, thank you very much. I wish we had more time to loiter & drink, but we could only squeeze in a single round. I got a mezcal margarita with extra, extra salt on the rim, & my friend got a draught IPA. Tasty & well executed. The bartender was kinda rude in the way you want your bartender to be. There was plenty to look at on the walls, ceiling, floor. I will be returning the next time I'm in the city.

    I was first at this Irish pub/cocktail bar a long while ago, back before I worked in the…read moresurrounding neighborhood and when I used to take fewer, or zero, photos and videos. I remember liking their drinks, but I never stopped back in, as I don't go out to drink too often. More recently, I was here a few months ago with a large group for their Sunday Roast. The staff were friendly and gave us good service, even though the place was crowded, and there was some loud but pleasant live music playing in the background. Of course, a bunch of us got cocktails. I went with their signature Irish Coffee, as I thought the Alexander one, based on a Brandy Alexander, would be a little bit too sweet. Said drink was $17 and had Teeling Small Batch Irish whiskey, Andytown coffee, Demerara, freshly whipped cream, and nutmeg. As can be seen in the hundreds, or rather thousands, of other reviews, their Irish coffee is excellent. It's not too sweet or too bitter, with enough whiskey for just a tiny kick of alcohol, along with a hit of spice. Another person loved the $20 Frozen version with the same whiskey, along with Mr. Black coffee liqueur, cold brew coffee, cane sugar, and cream, and I believe someone else got the fancier Alexander version for $21. Outside of their coffees, there was a mix of other cocktails, including the Doctor's Orders for $21, with Wild Turkey 101 bourbon, Laird's apple brandy, cinnamon, allspice, grapefruit, and lime. I remember trying it as I gave the other person a sip of my drink and enjoying it. The majority of us went with the same $44 Sunday Roast as our main dish. This consisted of a roasted sirloin of beef, bread stuffing, roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese gratin, roasted vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, beef gravy, and horseradish cream. The beef was cooked to my requested temperature, and only a small portion of fat wasn't rendered down properly. However, this wasn't the case for others, with one person's steak in particular having a lot of fat. I partially blame this on the sheer number of orders, but that was unfortunate. The roasted vegetables consisted of carrots and broccoli, and they had a nice char, along with the potatoes. The stuffing was standard, and I liked the unique gratin in particular, as it added an extra texture and saltiness to the dish. The gravy it came with was nice, with some richness and a good beefy flavor, which paired nicely with the Yorkshire pudding and the vegetables. Lastly, I used a small bit of the horseradish, which helped cut the richness. Overall, it was good, but if I had one of the other people's plates, I might have liked it a bit less. This is a tasty place with particularly good cocktails. They have thousands of good reviews for a very good reason. Good luck in DC and Austin as well.

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    4.6(44 reviews)
    1.6 mi•Bowery, Lower East Side

    yuzu highball mt highball…read more- highball was nice, basic, and refreshing; nothing much to note about but ive definitely had better - i liked the yuzu a bit more because the mt highball was a bit too alcoholic hojicha colada - hojicha is their seasonal menu and it also is my favorite! The tea was strong and fragrant - it is on the sweeter side, a bit like dessert, so i had to pair it with water, but it was still yummy and would recommend yuzu contact - this was alright! Typical yuzu but ive had better ones - personally feel like the yuzu can be brighter and a bit sweeter rating: 4/5 - the drinks were all good but nothing particularly stood out except for the hojicha colada - the vibe and the music really brought up my rating though! It was such a cute, cozy, intimate spot for dates - small speakeasy with only a few seats, similar to bars in japan; it's one of those japanese listening bars and i love it - there was light jazz in the background, not too loud that i had to shout - the mood was perfect; I couldn't stop staring at the interior decor and immerse myself in this little cozy corner - service was super quick, nothing much to note IG: @nom.noms.only

    Very cute speakeasy hidden behind an empty hair salon. The decor was very fun, and I couldn't quite…read moretell what the theme was. It's a very small space, so it may be a bit of a wait for a seat. We came around 8:45 PM, and got a spot at the bar after about 20 minutes. We tried the yuzu contact and the ma-chet baker, and the ma-chet baker was definitely our favorite. It tasted just like a matcha latte, and I liked the bits of gen maicha in it. It wasn't very strong however. The yuzu contact was also very light and citrusy.

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    3.8(1.6k reviews)
    1.9 mi•Chinatown, Civic Center
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    Had a really good time at this bar. From the outside, it…read moredoesn't look much, but once you step in, you get to soak in the amazingly lit bar. The drinks were also pretty good and fairly priced! Really enjoyed my cucumber chili oil drink, it was savory and unique. Seating was limited though but our party managed to snag one once another party left. definitely a first come first serve concept.

    Apotheke was one of my first experiences with a hidden speakeasy a number of years ago, and it…read morestill remains the OG in my vast encyclopedia of experiences. :) Strolling down Chinatown's busy and gritty Doyers Street, looking for any sign of Apotheke is a fond memory, then finally figuring out where it was, and entering through the mysterious and otherworldly threshold resulted a transformative experience that made me feel like I time traveled. Mood lighting, comfortable seating, great drinks in a cozy and Victorian-inspired space are the perfect blend of unique and. I always felt like I was part of something special the few times enjoyed creative, delicious, and strong libations from the pros at the bar. While it has always been pricey, I do feel like the excellent service ambiance, and drink quality warrant this, but may prevent more folks from becoming regulars so to speak. I love the clever and compact bathroom design, too. IYKYK Long live Apotheke!

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